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Weight and Balance Information
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Calculation example
This example shows how to calculate the center of gravity
* = CG of the empty weight, refer to aircraft specific weight and balance form, or see page 29 in this handbook.
Empty weight
Seats
Fuel
Luggage
Total weight:
Leverarm
Inch
12.5*
8.3
37.8
37.4
Total torque:
Weight
lb
670
175
120
30
995
Torque
lb-Inch
8375
1452.5
4536
1122
15485.5
Center of Gravity (Inch) =
= 15.56 Inch
Total Torque (lb-Inch)
Total Weight (lb)
Calculation example for payload
In the examples below the max. takeoff weight is 1320 lb at an empty weight of 670 lb.
Fuel quantity 10 gallons
Permissible payload:
A.
B.
= 60 lb
= 590 lb
Fuel quantity 20 gallons
Permissible payload:
= 120 lb
= 530 lb
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